Pharmacy Technician - Aseptics - Band 4 to Band 5 Progression

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in England is seeking a pharmacy technician to support the supply of chemotherapy and supportive medicines in the oncology unit. The role includes responsibilities such as dispensing medication, assisting in training, and ensuring compliance with quality assurance. An ACPT qualification is preferable, and candidates will need to undergo accreditation if not already qualified. The Trust values inclusivity and provides development opportunities for staff contributing to high-quality patient care. Closing date for applications is 23 Dec 2025.

Benefits

Access to high-quality training and development

Supportive work environment

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic qualified pharmacy technician with an ACPT qualification.
• Committed to providing high-quality pharmaceutical care.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out technical pharmaceutical duties within Pharmacy Aseptics.
• Assist with chemotherapy supply organization and supervision.
• Contribute to service improvement proposals.
• Prepare documentation and labels for chemotherapy products.

Skills

Pharmaceutical duties

Organisational support

Aseptic techniques

Quality control

Education

ACPT qualification

Job description

Vacancy at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Join us as a key member of our friendly team dedicated to ensuring the safe and efficient supply of chemotherapy and supportive medicines for patients in the Primrose Oncology Unit and Day Treatment Unit.

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic qualified pharmacy technician who is committed to contributing to the best pharmacy experience for our cancer patients.

Once set criteria has been met and reviewed, the post holder will progress to a senior pharmacy technician, undertaking a leadership role including line management responsibilities.

An ACPT qualification is an advantage, but a successful candidate without the ACPT will be required to undertake accreditation.

Key Responsibilities

• To carry out technical pharmaceutical duties and provide organisational support to senior colleagues within Pharmacy Aseptics
• Assist in the supervision and organisation of the technical aspects of chemotherapy supply to hospital departments to ensure the provision of high quality pharmaceutical products.
• Support the provision and implementation of effective training for technicians and assistants working in Aseptics.
• Contribute to developmental/operational proposals for service improvement to maintain a safe, effective, high quality service.
• To work as an accredited checking pharmacy technician (ACPT) once qualified.
• To assist in the delivery of the safe, effective and efficient supply of aseptically prepared chemotherapy and other medicinal products in accordance with work instructions.
• To prepare documentation and labels for supply of ready‑made aseptically prepared products.
• To accurately dispense outsourced parenteral chemotherapy treatment, ensuring product is fit for purpose and the batch number and expiry dates are recorded accurately.
• To dispense oral chemotherapy and supportive medicines on electronic prescriptions from the Oncology and Haematology department, according to specific drug requirements.
• To ensure materials are stored appropriately according to manufacturer’s requirements; to monitor expiry dates optimising drug usage.

About the Trust

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics‑led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Values and Equality

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience – we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trust’s core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Application Information

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when a sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering the first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Dec 2025.